Hakeem Kunene
South African rugby union player
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Hakeem Kunene (born 3 February 2003) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Sharks and Sharks (Currie Cup). His preferred position is fullback.[1]
Born3 February 2003
Paarl, South Africa
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
SchoolPaarl Boys' High School
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| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Paarl Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
Francis attended Paarl Boys' High School where he played for the first XV. His performances earned him selection for South Africa at U18 level,[2] before going on to represent at South Africa at U20 level in 2023.[3]
Professional career
Kunene came through the Sharks system, representing their U21 side.[4] He made his Currie Cup debut for the Sharks in 2024 and represented the side again in 2025.[5] He made his debut for the Sharks in the 2024–25 European Rugby Champions Cup.[6][7]
